Tazin Daniels

Tazin Daniels serves as Assistant Director at the University of Michigan's Center for Research on Learning and Teaching, where she specializes in educational development and inclusive teaching practices. Her academic credentials include a doctorate in Medical Anthropology, which informs her interdisciplinary approach to education. As an educational developer, consultant, and coach, she has published extensively on equitable online teaching strategies and inclusive education in journals including Teaching Anthropology, New Directions for Teaching and Learning, and To Improve the Academy. Her current research focuses on examining the experiences of educational developers of color to address systemic barriers in hiring, retention, and promotion. She has contributed significantly to developing MOOCs centered on critical thinking and inclusive teaching in STEM and Health Sciences. Her work demonstrates a commitment to creating more equitable and inclusive environments for students, educators, and educational developers through both practical implementation and systemic change.